The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 30,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55.9
70.3
77.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
103.8
169.7
106.3
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.15 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CLHA
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
49 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft




















